Chamber Foundation
Our Mission
"to educate Montanans about the fundamentals of business operations, business needs and responsibilities and contributions of business to society."
The Foundation promotes and improves the economic development opportunities of the state and its communities by participating in educational projects and research. Through the Foundation, we work on economic education, economic development, and community viability.
The Montana Chamber Foundation is a private, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization run by a 15-member Board of Directors. The major projects of the Foundation are the annual Montana Chamber & Governors’ Cup golf tournament, the Montana High School Business Challenge (formerly Montana Business Week), the annual Midyear Update to the Economic Outlook, and the Montana Healthcare Forum. Other projects that fit within the mission of the Foundation may be supported as well.
The Montana High School Business Challenge is designed to bring economics and business education to Montana high schools.
The annual Montana Chamber and Governors’ Cup golf tournament brings top executives to Montana for a taste of what Montana can offer a business.
The annual Midyear Update to the Economic Outlook provides the latest information on Montana's economy in several locations around Montana each summer. The Foundation has also sponsored development of Economics education modules for teachers in the classroom to meet certification guidelines.
The Montana Healthcare Forum provides a mechanism for discussing healthcare issues. An annual conference is also held in conjunction with that.
Our permanent endowment is in place to ensure the goals of the Foundation are continued long into the future. Our permanent endowment will benefit from contributions from businesses that are interested in the Montana endowment tax credit. This is a very favorable benefit to businesses and helps the Montana Chamber Foundation secure its future viability.
The Montana Chamber Foundation is pleased to support the
Family Business Program at Montana State University - Bozeman.
Click here for information about the "Family Business On The Road" series.
For more information about the Montana Chamber Foundation, please contact Kerry Schaefer, Executive Director at 406-463-2370 or kerry at montanachamber.com.
